Manufacturing Maintenance Tech

Kelly Services; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Services in Hayward, CA is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background and experience in automated manufacturing environments.

The role includes reading schematics and P&IDs, documenting work in CMMS (Maximo preferred), and supporting continuous-improvement projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years in manufacturing maintenance.
• Mechanical background with hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, drives, HVAC, pumps, or automated equipment preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Maximo or CMMS experience preferred.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Must work in a clean-room environment and wear required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Respond to breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Replace worn parts and assist with installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in a CMMS; Maximo experience is preferred.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory.
• Follow GMP/cGMP, SOP, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous-improvement projects and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Mechanical background

Troubleshooting

Read schematics

Communication

Physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Location: Hayward CA

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with possible overtime

Initial hours: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Future schedule: May transition to a swing shift, possibly 11:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

Pay Rate: $22.50hr

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable Maintenance Technician to perform preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facility systems. The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical background and experience in an automated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and automation systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests to minimize production downtime.
• Replace worn parts and assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications.
• Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and P&IDs.
• Document maintenance activities and work orders in a CMMS; Maximo experience is preferred.
• Maintain spare-parts inventory.
• Follow GMP/cGMP, SOP, PPE, Lockout/Tagout, and other safety procedures.
• Participate in continuous‑improvement projects and root‑cause analysis.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing, equipment, or facilities maintenance experience.
• Mechanical background and knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, drives, HVAC, pumps, compressors, or automated equipment preferred.
• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.
• Basic computer skills; Maximo or other CMMS experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a clean‑room environment and wear required PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform climbing, bending, kneeling, and other physical tasks.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work‑related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Put your skills to work.

There are a lot of different light industrial jobs out there. Kelly Professional & Industrial recruiters are focused on only offering opportunities with companies that provide competitive pay, safe work environments, and cultures that recognize your value. Whether you’re looking for flexible shifts, performance bonuses, or a progressive work culture—we’re dedicated to finding the very best opportunities for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affrere on Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.